Fujairah lies on the eastern side of UAE, along the Gulf of Oman and derives its name from a spring of water located beneath one of the mountains. The emirate has witnessed a rapid rate of economic and social development and tourism activities under the wise guidance of H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Mohammad Al Sharqi, Supreme Council member and ruler of Fujairah.

Travel in and around Fujairah and the surrounding towns of Khor Fakkan, Kalba and Masafi has been made easy by the development of modern highways since independence in 1971. Highways are funded by the federal government directly, and contracts are tendered centrally. This is meant to safeguard the quality and delivery of the contracts and prevent corruption from damaging the construction.

Fujairah has a very limited public transport, with a single bus service operating within the emirate and a service operating to Dubai. Aside from private transport, there are a number of taxis operated by the government-owned Fujairah Transport Corporation.

The Hajar mountain range that divides the UAE in two, from Ras Al Khaimah to Al Ain, separates Fujairah from the rest of the country. The historical importance of Fujairah dates back to the period before the birth of Christ. The main cities and villages are Dibba, Murbeh, Qidfa, Al Bidiyah, Masafi and Al-Siji.

The city is home to mountains, caves and archaeological sites, all of which bear testament to the rich Arab heritage.